Course Description
You may know that pharmacists are responsible for dispensing medications, but did you know that pharmacists play a critical role in the health care process by ensuring that their patients receive the best overall care? Designed to help you better understand the world of pharmacy, this online course will introduce you to this exciting profession and help you gain an understanding of the impact of the pharmacist in the patient care process. This course explains the role a pharmacist can have in patient care, research, and academia; explores the various settings in which pharmacists work; and examines what training is necessary for success in the pharmacy field.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the role of the pharmacist
- Describe pharmacy career opportunities and settings where pharmacists work
- List several drug-related health care issues important to the profession of pharmacy
- Describe the pharmacy educational process from admissions to advanced training
- Discuss pharmacists' impact on patient care
Topics
- Patient Care and the Role of the Pharmacist
- Drug Costs, Drug Pricing, and Prescription Insurance
- Pharmacy Practice Settings
- Pharmacist Training and Licensure
- Post-Graduate Opportunities